Executive Assistant to the CEO

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

NATIONAL NON-PROFIT LOCATED IN RENO, NEVADA

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Office of the Chief Executive Officer

Salary Range: $42,000 – $66,000 per annum, DOE

FLSA Status: Exempt

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), a non-profit organization headquartered in Reno, Nevada, is seeking an Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to build on the exceptional 80-year history of improving courts and systems’ practice and promoting national policies that improve the lives of our nation’s children and families. As a leader in continuing education opportunities, research, publication development, technical assistance, and policy development in the field of juvenile and family justice, the NCJFCJ is unique in providing practice-based resources to jurisdictions and communities nationwide. The mission of the NCJFCJ is to provide all judges, courts, and related agencies involved with juvenile, family, and domestic violence cases with the knowledge and skills to improve the lives of the families and children who seek justice.

The NCJFCJ values staff who are independent, creative, tenacious, resourceful, dependable, and passionate about their work. Staff work collaboratively in an open, team environment.

The Executive Assistant position serves under limited supervision of the CEO and Chief Administrative Officer and must be able to support the day-to-day office operations. The successful candidate for this position will need to develop a knowledge base applicable to the organization as a whole while demonstrating an ability to adapt to changing needs.

The focus and duties of the Executive Assistant position may include, but are not limited to:

Maintain organization and confidentiality of information and materials

Generate and finalize accurate correspondence

Establish and maintain filing systems for tracking business records

Organize schedules

Coordinate and complete logistical and other tasks related to meetings and/or training sessions

Record, transcribe, and file minutes of meetings

Attend to executive travel and meeting arrangements

Independently assist in providing information as requested by staff, Board members, organization members, public and private officials, and the general public

Strong emphasis is placed on the following experience and abilities:

Ability to learn terminology and office policies, practices, and procedures

Attention to detail

Thoroughness, initiative, flexibility, and discretion

High level of clerical, grammar, spelling, and syntax knowledge

Excellent organizational skills

Must be able to communicate, orally and in writing, clearly and concisely

Ability to plan and carry work through to completion with limited supervision

This position may require some travel, locally and nationally, along with working occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays if required. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds (with assistance) may be required.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to travel to and relocate to Reno, Nevada. The NCJFCJ cannot provide reimbursement for travel/relocation expenses.

The NCJFCJ offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package that includes medical/dental/ vision/prescription coverage for full-time employees and their dependents, life insurance, and retirement savings plan with employer match. If you are a dynamic and professional individual who appreciates demanding yet gratifying work, gets along well in a team environment, and is committed to getting the job done, we invite you to submit your completed application materials as outlined below.

FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, applicants must submit the following documents no later than 5:00 p.m. June 22, 2017: